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García Sánchez of Castile

1009–1029 · 11th century

García Sánchez was count of Castile from 1017 to 1029, succeeding his father Sancho García as a child. He was murdered in León in 1029 by members of the Vela family on the eve of his marriage to Sancha of León. His sister Muniadona was married to Sancho III of Navarre, who took control of Castile, and their son Ferdinand I later became king of Castile and León.

García Sánchez of Castile
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County of Castile

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